Lot 219 , Michael Dahl (Swedish, 1659-1743), Portrait of Gilbert, 4th Earl of Coventry, full length in ermine trimmed ceremonial robes and holding a coronet, oil on canvas, 243 x 147cm

Michael Dahl (Swedish, 1659-1743)
Portrait of Gilbert, 4th Earl of Coventry, full length in ermine trimmed ceremonial robes and holding a coronet
oil on canvas
signed
243 x 147cm
£6,000-8,000
Gilbert Coventry, 4th Earl of Coventry, succeeded to his title unexpectedly in 1712, two years before Dahl painted this lavish portrait. He was the father-in-law of Sir William Carew, 5th Baronet, who married Anne, the Earl's only daughter and heir, in 1713.
Earl of Coventry is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of England. The first creation for the Villiers family was created in 1623 and took its name from the city of Coventry. It became extinct in 1687. A decade later, the second creation was for the Coventry family and is still extant.
Another version in the National Trust Collection, Antony, Cornwall, NT 352346 signed and dated 1714.

Condition:
Oil on canvas cleaned, restored and realigned within the past 20 years or so. Remains in good clean condition. Signed at 3 o’clock. Lacks a frame as it was housed in a mews house that lacked room for a frame to fit. Auctioneers labels verso, including Christies, stencil, LL523 and sale date 12.7.91

Sold for £4,000